Police Deny Museveni Campaign Caused Massive Kampala-Masaka Traffic Jam

State House, Police Dismiss Claims Linking Mpigi Traffic Jam to President's Convoy

State House and the Uganda Police Force have rejected claims that President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy caused the severe traffic gridlock that paralysed sections of the Kampala–Masaka Road overnight, describing the allegations as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement shared by Kirunda Faruk, Special Presidential Assistant – Press & Mobilisation / Deputy Spokesperson on Tuesday, State House said it had taken note of “false claims” attributing t…

Police deny Museveni campaign caused massive Kampala-Masaka traffic jam

Uganda’s traffic police deny claims by opposition leader Bobi Wine that President Museveni caused a massive highway gridlock, citing crashes and motorist indiscipline instead KAMPALA, Uganda — Opposition leader Bobi Wine and Ugandan police traded accusations Tuesday over a massive traffic gridlock on the Kampala-Masaka Road that left motorists stranded for nearly 20 hours. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, blamed the delay on President…